Miranda Traudt holds a B.F.A. degree in art history from Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY) and two M.A. degrees in museum studies and art history from Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY). Her professional background includes management positions in art centers and galleries, with a specialty in contemporary art programs. Traudt has served as Program Director at the Schweinfurth Art Center, a multi-arts facility located in Auburn NY, as well as Managing Director of Point of Contact, a contemporary art gallery in residence at Syracuse University. Currently, Traudt is the Director of Arts Programming at SUNY Oswego where she oversees cultural programs for the campus and community. Concurrently, Traudt teaches at several local colleges and universities in the areas of arts management, museum studies, and art history.

Additionally, Traudt serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Onondaga Community College where she teaches art history courses in the Department of Art and Photography. Traudt is also active in many community organization including the Board of Directors of 40 Below, a committee member of the Arts and Leadership Alliance of Central NY, and a committee member of Th3 (The Third Thursday) among others.